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Governing Differences
Social Diversity, Polycentric Political Economy and Modus Vivendi
9781035348572 Edward Elgar Publishing
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This book addresses the crisis in modern governance as a result of increasing value diversity and argues that the ensuing societal and political tensions are most effectively managed using a polycentric political economy and a modus vivendi social philosophy.
This book addresses the crisis in modern governance as a result of increasing value diversity and argues that the ensuing societal and political tensions are most effectively managed using a polycentric political economy and a modus vivendi social philosophy.
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This book addresses the crisis in modern governance as a result of increasing value diversity and argues that the ensuing societal and political tensions are most effectively managed using a polycentric political economy and a modus vivendi social philosophy.
Expert authors discuss the social fragmentation of modern society, rooted in the expanding diversity of values, beliefs and lifestyles generated by globalization and the technological revolution. Chapters present detailed analysis of a wide range of case studies, including a reassessment of contemporary views, a polycentric political economy through a modus vivendi framework, or the use of blockchain contractualism to reconfigure the building of post-colonial states. They also advocate for a convergence of the institutional theory of polycentricity and the political philosophy of modus vivendi - live and let live - as a basic conceptual framework to uphold a peaceful and tolerant society.
This book is a critical resource for students and scholars of political science and public policy in addition to those studying political philosophy, sociology, moral theory or institutional systems. Policymakers and practitioners involved in governance will also find this invaluable due to its timely focus on the tensions generated by pluralism and how they can be alleviated.
Expert authors discuss the social fragmentation of modern society, rooted in the expanding diversity of values, beliefs and lifestyles generated by globalization and the technological revolution. Chapters present detailed analysis of a wide range of case studies, including a reassessment of contemporary views, a polycentric political economy through a modus vivendi framework, or the use of blockchain contractualism to reconfigure the building of post-colonial states. They also advocate for a convergence of the institutional theory of polycentricity and the political philosophy of modus vivendi - live and let live - as a basic conceptual framework to uphold a peaceful and tolerant society.
This book is a critical resource for students and scholars of political science and public policy in addition to those studying political philosophy, sociology, moral theory or institutional systems. Policymakers and practitioners involved in governance will also find this invaluable due to its timely focus on the tensions generated by pluralism and how they can be alleviated.
Critical Acclaim
‘This fascinating volume is packed with insightful contributions exploring the affinities between modus vivendi political theory and governance arrangements based on polycentricity. The editors and authors are to be congratulated for producing a collection, encompassing both abstract philosophical analysis and applied case studies, that will inform and inspire future work in political economy.’
– Paul Lewis, King''s College London, UK
‘This book on governing differences by Paul Dragos Aligica and Jennifer B. Murtazashvili is of utmost relevance to the present day, when we are faced with an urgent need to respond positively to deep cleavages and value heterogeneity straining existing institutions and regimes. I know of no other books in comparative politics that address the issues so well.’
– Filippo Sabetti, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
– Paul Lewis, King''s College London, UK
‘This book on governing differences by Paul Dragos Aligica and Jennifer B. Murtazashvili is of utmost relevance to the present day, when we are faced with an urgent need to respond positively to deep cleavages and value heterogeneity straining existing institutions and regimes. I know of no other books in comparative politics that address the issues so well.’
– Filippo Sabetti, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
